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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,309.44, 304,028.88 and 119,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,309.44, 304,028.88 and 119,707.44 is: 165,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,309.44 : 304,028.88 = 119,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,309.44/304,028.88 = 119,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,309.44x = 304,028.88 × 119,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,309.44x = 36,394,518,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394,518,910.87/220,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,197.27

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